What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 17 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Psychology | 12 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Music | 4 |
Show the other 9 majors
| English Language and Literature | 3 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Social Work | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| History | 2 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, HBCU Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer
Women’s varsity · NAIA, HBCU Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Jackson, MS
606,178 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
Nearest hub airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
365 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
38°F
July high
92°F
Annual snowfall
1.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
83 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Millsaps College6 mi
- Belhaven University6 mi
- Jackson State University8 mi
- Mississippi College11 mi
- Alcorn State University68 mi
- Mississippi Valley State University77 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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